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Anchorage, AK vs Afton, WY

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Highlights
- Afton has 10.4% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Afton has 65.1% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Afton scores 7.3% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKAfton, WYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock62402443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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